#777F8D color
The hex color #777F8D is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.7% red, 49.8% green and 55.3% blue (119, 127, 141).
Its hue angle is 218°, with 9% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Abandoned Spaceship (#747A8A), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.2:1).
#777F8D color codes
| HEX | #777F8D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 127, 141) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.7%, 49.8%, 55.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 9%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(218, 16%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 10%, 0%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.98, 0.11, -8.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.98, 8.56, 270.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.004, 21.023, 28.198) | |
| Decimal | 7831437 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #777F8D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #777F8D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.2:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #777F8D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.2:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #777F8D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7b808eProtanopia
no red cones#797e8dDeuteranopia
no green cones#728283Tritanopia
no blue cones#7e7e7eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #777f8d; }
.text { color: #777f8d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #777f8d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(119 127 141 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #777f8d, #7a778d); }
Similar colors
#747a8aAbandoned Spaceship#767d86Nocturnal#7e8590Smoky Studio#7f8793Sea Lion#708090Slate Gray#787e93Your Shadow#7d848bSerious Cloud#838996Roman Silver
Questions
- What color is #777F8D?
- #777F8D is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Abandoned Spaceship. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #777F8D?
- The RGB value is 119, 127, 141: 119 red, 127 green and 141 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #777F8D?
- The complementary color is #8D8577, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #777F8D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.2:1 and white text 4.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.